Donating to Cobblestones

The generosity of our donors is vital in helping the Museum and its staff to interpret and preserve our Collection for all to enjoy. The Museum is run entirely by volunteers and any level of donation is gratefully received.

We also have three further levels of

Cobblestones Supporters:

•Gold ($1,000 or more)

•Silver ($500 or more)

• Bronze ($250 or more)

All our Gold, Silver & Bronze sponsors are listed on the sponsors board at the Museum entrance. We update our sponsor’s board annually.

Donating options

• In Person: Please ask at reception when you visit the Museum. Cheques made payable to Cobblestones Trust / Cash / Eftpos/ Visa.

• Family Pass: Cheques made payable to Cobblestones Trust / Cash / Eftpos/ Visa at Cobblestones Museum. See Home page for prices.

Current campaign: The Donald Woolshed

The Donald Family is known for inventing and patenting what was to become one of New Zealand's most famous wool presses, the Solway press, later simply known as the Donald's press. Read more at HISTORIC BUILDINGS.

Cobblestones is now restoring this late 1800s Grade 2 Heritage listed building with a period style wooden shingle roof, following a conservation plan by Gina Jones Architects – and we are seeking community support to achieve this.

The strong links between the Donald family and the foundation of the sheep industry in Wairarapa make the Donald Woolshed a precious taonga worthy of preservation.